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Sunset Lake

Sunset Lake is a reservoir in New Jersey, near Cumberland County.

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Fish species in Sunset Lake

Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond) covers 88.96 acres in Cumberland County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond), so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Sunset Lake

At 88.96 acres, Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond) is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Sunset Lake

Fish reported from Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond) include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond).

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond) crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond) take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond).

Chain Pickerel

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond).

A Simple Fishing Plan for Sunset Lake

Fish one section carefully enough to learn the productive depth before moving to a different part of the water on Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond). Then compare the incoming-water end of Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond) with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Sunset Lake

On Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond), spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond) is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Sunset Lake (Cumberland County, south of Jeddys Pond), revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Channel Catfish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longear Sunfish — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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